What is the Law Admission Test?
The Law Admission Test (LAT) is an examination conducted by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. Its purpose is to assess the eligibility of candidates who wish to pursue undergraduate five-year LLB programs in Pakistani universities and colleges.
The test evaluates a candidate’s knowledge, analytical skills, and aptitude in areas such as English, General Knowledge, Islamic Studies, Pakistan Studies, Urdu, and Basic Mathematics. It’s an essential requirement for admission to law programs in various institutions across the country.
LAT Past Paper March 17, 2019 (Evening)
The following questions were asked in the test.
ENGLISH
1. Choose the appropriate preposition for the blank space.
I think he will not back_______ at the last moment.
a) Down b) Up c) Out d) In
2. Choose the appropriate preposition for the blank space.
You must back____ your essay with good examples.
a) Over b) Upon c) Up d) Down
3. Choose the appropriate preposition for the blank space.
The lady was under Tremendous Pressure, she bore _________ really well.
a) On b) Up c) Down d) At
4. Choose the appropriate preposition for the blank space.
The police said that the burglars broke_________ shortly after midnight.
a) Into b) Over c) Up d) In
5. Choose the appropriate preposition for the blank space.
Don’t annoy the old man; he works______ too soon.
a) Up b) At c) Over d) Upon
6. Contemporary means:
a) Modern b) Futuristic c) Novel d) ancient
7. Decade means
a) ten years b) five years c) twenty years
8. Grandeur means:
a) Pride b) Serenity c) Splendor d) Vigor
9. Rejoinder means:
a) Reply b) Outcome c) Connection d) insult
10. Mark the correct spelling:
a) Idealogy b) Idiology c) Ideology d) ediology
11. Mark the correct spelling
a) imperical c) emperical b) empirical d) umperical
12. Mark the Correct Spelling:
a) influensabel b) influential c) enfluentail d) Indlueincail
13. Mark the Correct sentence:
a) As for my health , you needn’t worry.
b) As concerning my health , you don’t have to worry
c) As goes my health , you cannot worry.
d) As far as my health is concerned, you don’t have to worry
14. Mark the correct sentence:
a) It was a cold day and many indications of snowfall.
b) It was a cold day out with indication of snow fall.
c) It was a cold day with many Indications of snowfall
d) It was a cold day despite many indication of snowfall.
15. Mark the Correct Sentence:
a) He always has and will do it.
b) He always had and will be doing it.
c) He always will do as he has in the past.
d) He always done it, and will always do it
16. Choose the word most nearly the opposite of COSY
a) Kindness b) Uncomfortable c) Relief d) Free
17. Choose the word most nearly the opposite of REVOLUTION
a) Evaluator b) Evolution c) Devolution d) Elevation
18. Choose the word most nearly the opposite of AMORAL
a) Unusual b) Unfriendly c) Ethical d) Suave
19. Choose the word most nearly the opposite of DEARTH.
a) Unusual b) Abundance c) Scarcity d) Darkness
20. Choose the word most nearly the opposite of LACUNA.
a) Balanced b) Gap c) Tidy d) Complete
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
21. BAGLIHAR Dam is constructed by India on river_______
a) Sutlej b) Ravi b) Jhelum c) Chenab
22. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) consists of___________ members state
a) six b) seven c) eight d) nine
23. Total Number of independent countries in the world.
a) 194 b) 195 c) 196 d) 197
24. World’s largest country in terms of area is:
a) USA b) Canada c) China d) Russia
25. About 35% of the worldwide petroleum trade takes place in the.
a) Strait of Hormuz b) Strait of Malacca c) Bab al-Mandab Strait d) Bass Strait
26. According to the United Nations Conventions of the Law of the Sea, the Territorial waters of any country extend at most:
a) 12 nautical miles b) 24 nautical miles c) 124 nautical miles d) 200 nautical miles
27. How many international languages are recognized by the United Nations?
a) Four b) Six c) Eight d) Ten
28. Which among the following countries does not have veto power in the United Nations Security Council?
a) USA b) China c) Britain d) Germany
29. The permanent secretariat of SAARC is established at:
a) Kathmandu b) Dhaka c) New Delhi d) Colombo
30. The largest ocean in the world is:
a) Indian Ocean b) Atlantic Ocean c) Pacific Ocean d) Arabian Ocean
31. The most widely spoken language in the world is:
a) Chinese b) Spanish c) English d) French
32. The country with the largest proven petroleum reserves in the world is:
a) Saudi Arabia b) Russia c) Canada d) Venezuela
33. A billion contains:
a) 10 Millions b) 100 Millions c) 1000 Millions d) 10000 Millions
34. Galileo is associated with which of the following inventions:
a) Barometer b) Steam Engine c) Microscope d) Telescope
35. Which among the following countries was not part of the Iranian Nuclear agreement reached in July 2015;
a) China b) Russia c) Germany d) Japan
36. Incumbent President of Afghanistan is:
a) Ashraf Ghani b) Abdullah Abdullah c) Mohammad Arif Noorzai
37. Which South Asia Country was hit by a devastating earthquake in April 2015 killing over 8,000 people?
a) Maldives b) Nepal c) Bhutan d) Sri Lanka
38. Which country is both in Europe and Asia:
a) Turkmenistan b) Turkey c) Lebanon d) Syria
39. The president of the USA is
a)Hillary Clinton b) Donald Trump c) Barak Obama d) Gorge Bush
40. Wullar Dam is Constructed by India on a river.
a) Sutlej b) Ravi c) Jhelum d) Chenab
ISLAMIC STUDIES
41. The Dictionary meaning of Zakat is:
a) Sacred b) To Purify c) Payment to Destitute d) Money in the way of ALLAH
42. The bond of “Muwakhaat” was created by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) between;
a) Muslims and Non-Muslims b) Muslims and Jews c) People of Makkah and Madina d) Ansaar and Muhajireen
43. Tazkiya means:
a) To pay Zakat b) to make Charity c) Self Purification d) To promote virtue
44. The surah which includes the most conceded description of Tauheed is:
a) Al Ratiha b) Al Asr c) Al Ikhlaas d) Al Kousar
45. The Surah which mentions the Islamic Laws regarding marriage and divorce is:
a) Aal-e-Imran b) Al Nisaa c) Al Mayedah d) Al Anaam
46. Which Surah of the Holy Quran Describes Halaal & Haraam and the sacrificed animal?
a) Al Baqarah b) Al Mayedah c) Al Aaraaf d) Al Anfaal
47. Who was sent the Holy Prophet ( PBUH) as his envoy to Quraish of Makkah on the eve of Sulh-e-Hudaibita?
a) Hazrat Ali (RA) b) Hazrat Bilal (RA) c) Hazrat Jabir (RA) d) Hazrat Usman (RA)
48. In which year the Holy Prophet ( PBUH) performed the Pilgrimage?
a) 7 A.H b) 8 A.H c) 9 A.H d) 10 A.H
49. The “Rukn-e-Azam of Hajj is:
a) Tawaaf b) Waqoof -e- Arafah c) Ihraam d) Sayei
50. Which Surah or the Holy Quran has Bismillah twice?
a) Al Noor b) Al Nahl c) Al Naml d) Al Ra’d
PAKISTAN STUDIES
51. _______ was the first honorable Chief Justice of Pakistan.
a) Justice Abdul Rashid b) Justice Muhammad Munir c) Justice Shahab Ud Din d) Justice A.R Cornelius
52. Pakistan was declared an Islamic Republic in the constitution of:
a) 1956 b) 1962 c) 1973 d) None of these
53. Pakistan purchased Gwadar from Muscat in:
a) 1956 b) 1957 c) 1958 d) 1959
54. Which among the following countries opposed Pakistan’s inclusion in the United Nations at the time of independence?
a) Indian b) Iran c) China d) Afghanistan
55. Cholistan Desert is located in which province of Pakistan?
a) Balochistan b) Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa c) Sindh d) Punjab
56. So far_______ amendments have been made to the constitution of Pakistan.
a) 20 b) 22 c) 24 d) 25
57. Under the China-Pakistan Ecomn90mic Corridor (CPEC), China is investing approximately _________ on different projects in Pakistan over the period next six years.
a) US$ 36 Billion b) US$ 46 Billion c) US$ 56 Billion d) US$ 66 Billion.
58. The largest export crop of Pakistan in terms of revenue is:
a) Cotton b) Wheat c) Sugarcane d) Barley
59. What is the minimum age specified in the constitution of Pakistan to become Prime Minister of Pakistan?
a) 30 b) 35 c) 25 d) 18
60. Senate of Pakistan Comprises_________ members.
a) 110 b) 108 c) 102 d) 104
اردو
“وہ کتاب پڑھ رہی ہے۔” میں “پڑھ رہی” کیسے جملہ تبدیل ہوگا؟
A) پڑھ رہے ہیں
B) پڑھ رہا ہے
C) پڑھ رہے ہیں
D) پڑھ رہی ہیں
Answer: D) پڑھ رہی ہیں
“کتابوں” کا جمع کیا ہوگا؟
A) کتاب
B) کتابیں
C) کتابیوں
D) کتابوں
Answer: B) کتابیں
“ہمارے گھر آپ کا سواگت ہے” میں کونسا حرف استعمال ہوا ہے؟
A) مفعول
B) زمانہ
C) ضمیر متصل
D) حرف جار
Answer: C) ضمیر متصل
“جب خواب توڑ دیے تو کیا دیکھا؟” میں “توڑ” کو کیسے تبدیل کیا جائے؟
A) توڑا
B) توڑے
C) توڑی
D) توڑتے
Answer: B) توڑے
“میرے دوست نے مجھے کتاب دی” میں کونسا حرف نہیں ہے؟
A) دی
B) میرے
C) مجھے
D) کتاب
Answer: A) دی
پاکستان کا قومی پرکھان ہے؟
A) لاہور
B) کراچی
C) اسلام آباد
D) کوئٹہ
Answer: A) لاہور
پاکستان کا سب سے بڑا شہر کونسا ہے؟
A) لاہور
B) کراچی
C) اسلام آباد
D) پشاور
Answer: B) کراچی
دودھ میں کون سی وٹامن نہیں پایا جاتا؟
A) وٹامن دی
B) وٹامن بی
C) وٹامن سی
D) وٹامن ای
Answer: D) وٹامن ای
پاکستان کی قومی ترانہ کس نے لکھا؟
A) علامہ اقبال
B) چودھری رحمت علی
C) احمد فراز
D) نصرت فتح علی خان
Answer: B) چودھری رحمت علی
“The Great Wall” کہاں واقع ہے؟
A) چین
B) انگلینڈ
C) روس
D) جاپان
Answer: A) چین
MATHEMATICS
71. In the exam 45% of students failed and 550 students were successful. The total number of students who appeared in the exam was:
a) 800 b) 900 c) 1500 d) 1000
72. Which of the following is the greatest number?
a) 1⁄2 of 1028 b) 1/9 0f 504 c) 1/3 of 741 d) 1⁄4 of 236
73. What is the value of the expression 1000?
a) -1 b) 1 c) 0 d) 1000
74. Danish travel from A to B to buy goods which he can get 10% cheaper at B than at A if the expenses of the journey are Rs. 15 and he makes a clear savings of Rs. 10, what does he pay for the goods?
a) Rs. 225 b) Rs. 220 c) Rs. 263 d) Rs.200
75. The ma’s taxable income is Rs. 14,280/-. The state tax instructions tell him to pay 2% on the first Rs. 3000/- .of his taxable income, 3% on each of the second and third Rs. 3000, and 4% on the remainder., what is the total amount of income tax that he must pay:
a) Rs. 680 b) Rs. 451.20 c) Rs. 481.20 d) Rs. 380, 60
Essay Writing
Write an Essay on any one of the following topics. The word limit is 200 words either in Urdu or English.
Note: You have to write both the answers in one format. If you want to write the Essay part in English, you must write the Personal Statement part in English as well.
76. Essay topics (15 marks)
- Blessing and evil of money
- Role of the United Nations Organization
- Islam and Science
Personal Statement
77. Write a Personal Statement on the following topic. The word limit is 200 words either in Urdu or English.
- Describe why you have chosen this Profession/ Career.
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